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Le Cordon Bleu Graduate Diploma in Gastronomy LCBGrD.Gas

2010

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	1 year (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

No new admissions into this program.

The Le Cordon Bleu Graduate Program in Gastronomy is the result of collaboration between the University of Adelaide, through its Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink, and Le Cordon Bleu International. It is one of the few programs in the world leading to an advanced degree in gastronomic studies, and the only one available for online study. The programs have been developed for individuals who have a passion for food and drink and for professionals seeking related careers in education, hospitality, media or tourism. They are designed to provide a generalised understanding of the history and culture of food and drink from ancient times to the present, at the same time offering students opportunities to explore their own areas of interest.

Admission Information

No new admissions into this program.

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domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

Domestic applicants

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Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

How to Apply

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International applicants

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Not offered to international students.

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Courses (18 units)

GAST 5300 Principles of Gastronomy (6 units)
GAST 5301 Food & Drink in Contemporary Western Society (6 units)
GAST 5302 Gastronomy and Communication (6 units)

Electives (6 units)

Students complete one of the following courses:

GAST 5303 Gastronomic Tourism (6 units)
GAST 5304 Food & Wine Technology (6 units)

Please note: Not all courses are offered each year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the programs have careers in teaching, writing, research and tourism.

Potential careers

Hospitality, Teacher, Tourism, Journalist

Graduate Attributes

Broad general knowledge of the history and culture of food and drink
Specialised understanding in one or two chosen topics in this general area
An appreciation of their potential contribution to knowledge through engagement with the traditions and innovations in their fields of enquiry
The skills and discipline to research, synthesise, organise and present information using a range of technologies as appropriate
Problem solving skills
Analytic and critical skills
The ability to argue from evidence
The ability to think creatively
The ability to communicate ideas effectively
The ability to set appropriate goals and to work independently and/or cooperatively
An understanding of the importance of lifelong learning
An understanding of ethical issues in their professional and intellectual contexts
An awareness of their potential leadership roles in the community of scholars and in the wider community
An awareness of social justice issues

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Last updated: Tuesday, 23 Jun 2009

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Le Cordon Bleu Graduate Diploma in Gastronomy LCBGrD.Gas 2010